England's first Norman king. Originally known as William the Bastard. Invaded England in 1066 and at the Battle of Hastings defeated Harold and the Saxons
Born at Falaise Castle. Died at Rouen, France.
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William the Conqueror
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Barking Abbey
Barking Abbey Was founded by St Erkenwald in the year 666. Destroyed by the D...
Robert Grosvenor statue
{On the milestone on which he props his foot:} Chester 197 miles. (Right ba...
St Clement Danes
St. Clement Danes Built by the Danish community in the ninth century and rebu...
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Countess of Wessex, Sophie
Born Oxford as Sophie Rhys-Jones. Â Worked in PR. Â Married Prince Edward in 1999.
3 memorials
Emperor Charles V
Born Ghent. Ruled over large chunks of Europe and the Spanish colonies in America, the Caribbean, and Asia. Catherine of Aragon was his aunt, and so, despite Henry VIII and Charles being allied for...
1 memorial
Edward, Duke of Kent (1735)
Edward Augustus was the 4th son of George III and the father of Queen Victoria. In 1818 the only legitimate grandchild of George III died, leaving the succession shaky. The three unmarried sons of...
1 memorial
King William IV, Duke of Clarence
The Duke of Clarence became King William IV (The Sailor King), reigning 1830 to 1837. Had a long live-in affair with the actress Mrs Jordan which produced 10 children, all given the surname FitzCla...
8 memorials
King David II of Scotland
King of Scotland from 1329. He spent many years in exile in France or in captivity in England. David was captured at the Battle of Neville's Cross in October 1346 and spent some time in the Tower ...
1 memorial
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